There’s no shortcut to overcoming drug addiction. However, advancements in modern medicine have discovered valuable pharmaceutical interventions that can make addiction recovery all the more bearable. Here are the most notable differences between the two most widely...
You are what you eat and that’s more important than ever when it comes to healing the body (and mind) from the consequences of drug abuse. From oral decay to cardiac distress to liver failure, there are countless ways that drug addiction harms the body. While food...
Medical advancements have vastly improved the efficacy of drug addiction treatment; there are medications that can ease withdrawal side effects, reduce cravings, and even reverse an overdose. But the key to lasting recovery, and ultimately, sobriety, will not be found...
Medicaid is an integral part of healthcare coverage in the United States. Every state has its own eligibility guidelines. If you have a mental health condition that has led to addiction treatment, Medicaid could be a vital resource for getting the help you need. One...
Nearly two-thirds of all inmates (a little under two and a half million) who are sent to prison meet the criteria for drug addiction, when incarceration occurs. Disturbingly, less than 10% of these millions ever receive treatment. For the vast majority of inmates, the...
Addictions and substance abuse can have negative impacts on your personal and professional life. If you feel like your addiction is affecting your work performance and fear you may lose your job because of this, it’s recommended to seek treatment at a rehab facility....
Benzodiazepines are prescription sedatives used to treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia. Despite their legal status and range of legitimate uses, benzos are popular targets of misuse and abuse that carry a hefty amount of risk. Yes, a person could overdose on benzos....
Your romantic partner might play a bigger role in your drug addiction than you realize. Even if you don’t do drugs together, they may unwittingly enable your behavior or be the trigger that makes you feel the need to drown your sorrows. Fortunately, they also have the...
Based on a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), approximately 4 percent of Americans met the criteria for a substance use disorder within the past year, while approximately 10 percent of Americans have struggled with a...
It’s no secret that military veterans are a population with some of the highest rates of mental illness. This can take the form of PTSD, depression, and even substance use. In fact, their mental health struggles are often contributing factors in developing a substance...
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